The Ethan I Was Before by Ali Standish

The Ethan I Was Before

Ali Standish

368 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

Ethan had been many things. He was always ready for adventure and always willing to accept a dare, especially from his best friend, Kacey. But that was before. Before the accident that took Kacey from him. Before his family moved from Boston to th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
hopeful 72%
mysterious 72%
adventurous 54%
sad 54%
reflective 36%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.04

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